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Germany captain Joshua Kimmich did not try to make excuses after Paraguay’s shocking World Cup round of 16 exit, admitting his side fully deserved to exit the tournament.<\/p>\n
Germany were eliminated after losing on penalties to Paraguay, failing to reach the last 16 of a World Cup for the third time in a row. The World Cup.<\/p>\n
Paraguay, who had qualified as one of the best third-placed teams and were ranked 41st in the pre-tournament FIFA rankings, benefited from a disappointing performance by the Germans.<\/p>\n
In addition to their lack of efficiency in attack, Germany again showed serious defensive problems. With the goal conceded against Paraguay, “Die Mannschaft” recorded their tenth consecutive World Cup game without keeping a clean sheet, the worst streak in their history. The last time Germany did not concede a goal was in the 2014 World Cup final against Argentina.<\/p>\n
Kai Havertz equalized after Julio Enciso’s goal, but Germany failed to capitalize on their chances and eventually went out 4-3 on penalties.<\/p>\n
Kimmich: It was the hardest day of my career<\/p>\n
After the match, Kimmich spoke without gloves. about the team’s performance.<\/p>\n
“I feel terribly bad. We didn’t play well against any opponent. In three games we had big problems against teams that are not at the highest level in the world. That’s a fact. We fully deserved to be eliminated.”<\/p>\n
The midfielder described this as the hardest day of his career.<\/p>\n
“When I was a kid, Germany always played in the semi-finals, finals and won trophies. It made me love him The national team. Today we failed to give the fans any reason to be proud or to create enthusiasm.” In the end, we failed because we couldn’t beat the opponent.”<\/p>\n
We have to look in the mirror<\/p>\n
Even Kai Havertz, the author of the equalizing goal, admitted that the team has failed again in a major tournament.<\/p>\n
“This was my second World Cup and for the second time we have failed.” is: I’m sorry. We players have to seriously analyze ourselves. We represent a great country with an incredible football history and we haven’t lived up to it.” \/GazetaExpress\/<\/p>\n
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